First Science Communication Summit Held in Ankara
At the summit held under the coordination of TÜBİTAK and hosted by METU, successful works in the field of science communication were awarded.
At the 1st Turkey Science Communication Summit held in Ankara with the participation of Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır, the goal of making the Century of Turkey the century of science was emphasized, and the Contributions to Science Communication Awards found their owners for the first time.
Summit Held at METU
The 1st Turkey Science Communication Summit took place at the METU Culture and Congress Center in Ankara, coordinated by TÜBİTAK and hosted by the Middle East Technical University (METU).
Exhibition Visit Conducted
Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır visited the '60 Years, 60 Covers' exhibition, which reflects the 60-year publishing heritage of the Bilim ve Teknik (Science and Technology) magazine and consists of magazine covers, as part of the summit.
Awards Found Their Owners
Minister Kacır stated that Science and Society Support Programs Project Incentive Awards were presented in 5 categories, ranging from nature applications to innovative education, science fairs to science festivals, and inclusive approaches.
The Contributions to Science Communication Awards were presented in 6 categories, ranging from young popular science writers to publishing, talks to national technology workshops, and science centers to student communities.
Future Vision Shared
It was noted that the summit will be hosted by a different university each year, while Minister Kacır stated that they will continue to work hand in hand to make the Century of Turkey the century of science and technology.
Special Gift Presentation
TÜBİTAK President Prof. Dr. Orhan Aydın presented Minister Kacır with a set consisting of 60 miniature magazines specially prepared for the 60th anniversary of Bilim ve Teknik magazine.